midsole

noun

mid·​sole ˈmid-ˌsōl How to pronounce midsole (audio)
: a layer (as of leather or rubber) between the insole and the outsole of a shoe

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Hoka Women’s Transport Shoes The Transport sneakers boast many of the comfortable features — like EVA midsoles and breathable uppers — that Hoka is known for but have a more casual silhouette that’s stylish enough to wear as a daily lifestyle sneaker. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025 Many models these days have significant cushioning—a thick but light and bouncy layer of foam in the midsole. Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Mar. 2025 Stewart, now in his fifth year in the NBA, already owned 10 pairs of the brand’s minimalist training shoes known for wide toe boxes and zero-drop midsoles. Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 The midsole noticeably flares out from the upper, which, combined with the ample foam, creates a stable ride. Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for midsole

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of midsole was in 1926

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“Midsole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midsole. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

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